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3.4.5. DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a communication protocol that lets network administrators to manage
centrally and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization's network. Using the
Internet Protocol, each machine that can connect to the Internet needs a unique IP address. When an organization sets
up its computer users with a connection to the Internet, an IP address must be assigned to each machine.
Without DHCP, the IP address must be entered manually at each computer. If computers move to another location in
another part of the network, a new IP address must be entered. DHCP lets a network administrator to supervise and
distribute IP addresses from a central point and automatically sends a new IP address when a computer is plugged into
a different place in the network.
3.4.6. NAT
NAT (Network Address Translation) is the translation of an Internet Protocol address (IP address) used within one